Movies filmed in mykonos semeli best hotel mykonos. Shirley valentine is a 1989 british romantic comedydrama film directed by lewis gilbert. Our mykonos luxury resort offers a package inspired by shirley valentine that includes. The restaurant where they filmed shirley valentine. Hotel still exists today much larger due to its fame and with much renovation, but still resembles that shown in the film. Jun, 2019 clue up on where in mykonos greece was shirley valentine filmed for the latest information on where to locate the films historic scenes and moments. All are just a few kilpmtres from mykonos town, also seen numerous times in the film. The hippie chic hotel in the jetset village of agios ioannis, mykonos this is what paradise must be like. Mykonos grand offers the perfect setting for rare moments of romance, luxury and personalized service.
Spacious rooms with aegean inspired ambiance, all made with. Agios ioannis where much of shirley valentine was filmed is my favourite part of mykonos. Indeed, the two most memorable moments in the film take place in mykonos and are located in close proximity to one another. May 16, 2007 mykonos the world famous, cosmopolitan greek island that is also the location of where the hit movie from the 80s, shirley valentine was filmed. Beach hotel agios ioannis hippie chic hotel mykonos. More valentino than shirley valentine travel the guardian. Gay friendly apollonia deluxe resort hotel, agios ioannis. A 5 star luxury beach resort offers the perfect sett. Like millions of other people, i first saw agios ioannis beach on mykonos in the 1989 shirley valentine movie starring oscarnominated actress pauline collins. The restaurant where they filmed shirley valentine picture. Shirley valentine was filmed using which mykonos hotel. The magnificent view of agios ioannis bay and the sacred island of delos will offer you the warmest welcome when you arrive at manoulas beach hotel.
The screenplay by willy russell is based on his 1986 onecharacter play of the same title, which follows middleaged shirley valentine in an unexpected discovery of herself, and rekindling of her childhood dreams and youthful love of life. This is where shirley, played by pauline collins, runs off to in search of sun, sea and sex as she bluntly puts this in the film. The restaurant where they filmed shirley valentine check out tripadvisor members 7,388 candid photos and videos. The luxurious resort is located on the beach of ayios yiannis where the movie shirley valentine was filmed, at a distance of only 4.
Famous movies filmed in mykonos mykonos townhouse hotel. The top quality, deluxe gay friendly apollonia resort is located just 100 metres from agios ioannis beach, about 30 metres from where soppy 80s britflick shirley valentine was filmed and about four kilometres from mykonos town. Located on the sandy beach of ornos, this brandnew cycladic complex offers stylish double rooms with a stunning sea view and supreme suites for a luxury hotel experience in mykonos, greece like no other. The iconic beach scene from the movie shirley valentine on agios ioannis. The movie was released in 1989 from paramount studios. Famous movies filmed in mykonos mykonos townhouse hotel blog. Luxury hotel mykonos greece mykonos beach hotel adorno suites.
Shirley valentines greece fodors travel talk forums. Agios ioannis beach is where the famous shirley valentine movie was filmed and kapari beach is more secluded but offers the best sunset view on the island. Hippie chic hotel, agios ioannis, mykonos mykonos greece guide. Lovely, lovely 5 star hotel on quite bayshirley valentine filmed. Aug 02, 2018 shirley valentine was mainly filmed in greece credit. A 5 star luxury beach resort inspirationally conceived to capture the essence of surrounding natural wonders and host the most welcome and appreciated guests with world class luxury.
Lovely, lovely 5 star hotel on quite bayshirley valentine. Mykonos town is only 4 km away, which practically means a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute bus ride. Kobal collection shutterstock where was shirley valentine filmed. Shirley valentine was mainly filmed in greece credit. This is the location of the mykonos grand luxury beach hotel. The hotel where shirley stayed was the manoulas beach scenes fimed in restaurant, room, halls etc. The movie was released in 1989 and is about a woman called shirley.
Our luxurious hotel is where the paramount movie of shirley valentine was filmed. A classic romcom and escapism film where we see shirley bradshaw take a holiday with her friend to escape the monotony of everyday life, take a break from her husband, joe and try to find the shirley valentine in herself again. Our luxurious, boutique resort is located on the beach of ayios yiannis, where the movie shirley valentine was filmed, just 4,2 km from mykonos town with the shopping areas, the world known night life and restaurants as nobu matsuhisha, 4,5 km from the airport, 4,6 km from the port, 4,2 km from psarou and the nammos restaurant, 6 km from. Shirley valentine beach on mykonos my greece travel blog. Manoulas beach hotel sleep in mykonos mykonos, cyclades. Utterly wonderful hotel on a very quite bay a few miles outside the noisy, busy town. Fodors travel talk forums shirley valentines greece. Back in these days hippie fish under the name sunset was the scenery where the romance between shirley valentine and costas was born. Dec 12, 2016 shirley valentine 1989 one of the most popular english movies of the 80s, which took place in mykonos, where shirley, a middleaged housewife from liverpool, finds her life in stagnation mode and all this stagnation in her life starts changing when her best friend wins an allexpensespaid vacation to greece for two. There is also a scene filmed in the chora mykonos town, which features the original building of the townhouse mykonos. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Apr 07, 2020 there is also a scene filmed in the chora mykonos town, which features the original building of the townhouse mykonos. The hotel captures the essence of the islands culture, carefully combining it with the latest hightech amenities such as complimentary wifi internet access and ipod and laptop rental. Shirley valentine 1989 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Mykonos grand offers the perfect setting for rare moments of romance, adventure, and excitementand memories to last a. The manoulas beach hotel in agios ioannis, mykonos is a stylish property featuring 77 classic, superior, and suites hotel rooms that guarantee its guests a comfortable and relaxing stay on the island of mykonos.
Endless, lazy summers, under the cloudless skies, caressed by the cool sea breeze, kissed by the mediterranean sun, and overwhelmed by the sparkling seascapes. The bulk of the film was shot on the beautiful greek island of mykonos. So, when staying at our luxury boutique hotel, you can feel as though you are right in the heart of where shirley valentine was filmed. The incredible hotel that took an artist 36 years to build by hand with the help of some fishermen on a remote cliff. A visit to agios ioannis, the beach where the shirley valentine movie was filmed a girl plays in the sand at agios ioannis beach on mykonos, better known to many as the shirley valentine beach. The film was shot in twickenham, oxford circus, bloomsbury and st pancras station, yet it is most famous for the scenes filmed on the various beaches of mykonos. Delos left and rinia right are the two islands across the channel. Manoulas beach hotel manoulas mykonos beach resort hotel. Jan 06, 2014 besides sushi, the restaurant serves greek cuisine, as did the traditional taverna that occupied the space when shirley valentine was filmed here, but i dont think youll find chips and eggs on the menu.
A view of the narrower, southern stretch of agios ioannis beach, below the saint john mykonos luxury resort. Where in mykonos greece was shirley valentine filmed. Multilevel hotel comprised of 56 bldgs going down a steep hill to the beach. The mykonos grand is a unique resort on the beautiful island of mykonos in greece, barely three miles from mykonos town, on one of the islands most famous beaches ayios yiannis known for the glorious sunsets as seen on the movie shirley valentine that was filmed here. The sea is always a magnificent mixture of colours and the light can be breathtaking.